Chapter Youth Program

The Worcester Chapter is delighted to announce the inception of the AMC Chapter Youth Program. Our volunteers are available to lead hikes or activities for youth group organizations and schools.

Please contact Deb Phaup, CYP coordinator, at dphaup@verizon.net if you're interested in becoming a volunteer or if you have recommendations for organizations that could use our services. Please consider getting involved and make a difference in the life of a child.

Thanks to the following members who have taken the initiative to start our program: Barbara Dyer, Bruce Blais, Deb Phaup, Mary MacDonald, Michele Simoneau, Claude Guerlain, Scott Karpuk and staff Faith Salter.

We’ve had 2 events with the kids of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metrowest/Central Mass.  On May 3rd,  and June 25th, 2008, Barb Dyer led a hike to Breakneck Hill Conservation Land in Southboro.  On May 3rd, after the hike, we were able to visit and feed the cows and other animals.  On June 25th, we had a picnic lunch following the hike.  Thanks also go to co-leaders Michele Simoneau, Bruce Blais, and Elaine Cibelli.

We're looking for anyone interested in becoming involved in any capacity with this new endeavor.  If you'd like to be a member of the CYP committee, or lead a youth activity, or even just offer suggestions and ideas, please let me know!

For anyone who wishes to be involved at a level with child contact, there are a few requirements.

1. Leaders must have leadership training and have led activities or co-led at least 3.
2. You must be CORI checked by the AMC.
3. You must have CPR/basic First Aid training
4. You must complete CYP training

• There will be a Leadership Training course offered October 24th and 25th. (See Leadership page for details.)
• CORI checking is free and I will send you the necessary forms upon request.
• CPR/First Aid class is available through Safety Trainers in West Boylston.
• Chapter Youth Program (CYP) Training: Sunday October 26th, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Gleason Family YMCA in Wareham, MA. Lunch will be provided. Become a CYP Leader, this training is one of the requirements for leading CYP Activities. For more details on the CYP Program click here. For more details on the training or to register, contact Jim Plouffe.